This property is directly on the beach and very close to a bunch of local restaurants/attractions in Pacific Beach. The area is very walkable and close to a bus stop for farther trips. Greg and Riko were great hosts and gave us tips for our stay. Their place was very well kept and clean. We hope to stay here again in the future and couldnât have asked for a better vacation!
Great property, and the folks who run it, Greg and Riko are sweet. I was out of my conference at noon the day of check in and they let me arrive at 1:30 instead of 3 pm.The only downside was that when I arrived, I was informed that one of the beach cruiser's had been stolen. When I tried to ride the other one, I found that both tires were flat. Although Riko offer to reimburse me for the expense of repairing the remaining cruiser, I didn't want to deal with it. We rented bikes nearby, which was about 100 out of pocket. If the bikes are a deal breaker, probably check before you commit.
Everything about our stay was wonderful. The ocean view is spectacular and the location is perfect for tourists and returning guests from the area. The property managers were terrific and were very detailed about just about anything you can think of including any quirks there are. I would love to stay here again on our next trip to San Diego.
A clean, well organized property with a fantastic 180° view of pacific ocean as well as great people watching on the beach, boardwalk, and surf.
I would definitely stay here again in the future.
Great location on the boardwalk with an incredible view of the ocean and Crystal Pier along with surfers, kiteboarders and dolphins. The property is under construction and a little run down but felt overall it was a very good value. We were there for a week and the location is very convenient for excursions around San Diego.
Property owner was great! Kitchen and bath updates wonderful. Comfortable bed. All amenities available. Enjoyed bikes. Couch & chair could use update but overall a nice place.
Came out to spend a week with my family. The unit itself and furniture is as described in other reviews-very old. But since it was expected, I had no problems.The bathroom basin however didn't drain and one stopper didn't open. I notified Riko but didn't ask them to come repair it during our stay. All was well until our final day at 9A when Greg called demanding to know if we were leaving because he wanted his cleaners to come and grab all the laundry as we were still packing and having breakfast. I didn't see it as a big deal until he became increasingly agitated and demanding about his request. When I said that we would be leaving at check out time which is 10 AM, he started to scream at me on the phone. He screamed "I AM TELLING YOU TO HELP ME GODDAMIT!" and hung up. Wow, as he was on speaker, my son heard him cuss us out and neither of us felt very safe finishing out our stay. What a shame. instead of peacefully ending our stay with a beautiful background, we left feeling very unsafe and in shock. I should've known he was unstable when upon check in Greg told us on the phone to arrive when we did because he was waiting for us at the unit. When we arrived he wagged his finger at us saying that we were early. I was so confused at his behavior. It was like we entered the Twilight Zone. LOL. True, the stay was cheaper than other places and location is beach front but I will gladly pay more to feel safe. Having an unstable and weird host was NOT worth saving some money.
For a beach lover there is nothing more to wish for .Stunning ocean view , nice and clean condo and close to shopping and restaurants . I had a wonderful stay !
My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Greg and Riko's condo. Great location in Pacific Beach and fantastic ocean/sunset views. The condo was clean and comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed (primarily breakfast and cocktails). Cruiser bikes worked great. Beach chairs/towels and small cooler came in handy. No surprises - everything was as described in the listing. I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking to a beach-side stay in San Diego.
Our overall stay was terrific. Easy communication with Greg & Rico. Unit was well equipped and very clean. We would have given it 5 stars, but unfortunately, the elevator was broken for 3 and 1/2 days of our stay. The unit is on the 4th floor, so taking our bags upstairs was rough. Rico and Greg were very kind about it and helped us get our luggage to the unit. They did everything they could to expedite the repairs. But unfortunately it took even longer than they had originally been told. (My husband just had knee replacement surgery, so this did hinder our ability to go out and about as often as we would have liked). Once it was fixed, it was great for the remainder of our stay.
We would love to stay here again and highly recommend the unit.
Bedroom has plenty of storage space with closet, dresser and nightstands. Sadly, it only fits a queen bed, which we knew ahead of time. It would have been even more perfect if it could fit a king size bed, but it just doesnât- oh well!
This is a lovely remodeled condo with a gorgeous view! You canât beat the location and proximity to all of Pacific Beach. We stayed for a week and attended two concerts at Snap Dragon stadium. Highly recommend taking the train from the balboa station. Condo could use some new bed pillows and blankets. lamps are rusty from the salt air but everything thing works and the kitchen was awesome! We had a lovely stay!
We loved being right on the beach. It was a great location and walking distance to plenty of good places was to eat. The condo was quiet and had plenty of space for us.
Directly on the beach with a spectacular ocean view that never gets old. The place is simply furnished, but while showing some wear in places it is well maintained and spotless. Great value for this location. My 3+ month stay was a joy, and everything just worked. Greg was super responsive whenever anything came up. Hoping to be back soon.
I loved the place. It was exactly like the advertisement. The landlords were helpful and generous with their time. We would definitely rent the place again.
This property is as advertised. Right on the beach with a great view from the 4th floor living room window. Within walking distance to many restaurants, shops, boardwalk vendors and grocery store. Great to have onsite parking (underground garage) as this area is very popular with limited public parking. The property managers were great at communicating with us and worked with us on adjusting our stay dates as there was building upgrade construction going on that would have affected use of the elevator. The apartment itself is older but in good shape. I'm 6'1" and wish they had a king vs queen bed but not that big a deal (may be for those taller than me). Access to cruiser bikes was nice to have and it was also nice to see a security guard walking the property throughout the day and evening. Would highly recommend.
This condo is right on Pacific Beach. One piece of info we didn't see in any review is that it is not air conditioned. The ocean breeze and cool temps sufficed until the last night. Overall, that was fine.
The building is old, but this condo is very nice. Everything was provided, including beach chairs, towels, and many other things we didn't need. The condo was clean but the upholstered furniture is very worn.
Overall, the location and view overshadowed any negatives.
Sometimes photos donât fit what you see in person. Maybe there could be updated photos of what the person is actually getting ready to see and touch would help. Felt like the place, though was in an excellent area relative to the beach itself, it was out dated and no balcony that overlooks the ocean from the condo itselfâŠ.
I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this property due to its location right by the beach! Underground parking was also extremely helpful since parking can be difficult in that area. One suggestion would be providing two sets of keys. It became a bit challenging when two adults were going separate ways and needed the key to get back in. Updated kitchen and bathroom was a plus!
This condo is one of the very few available north of Crystal Pier. It is only two blocks away from the shops and restaurants of Pacific Beach, yet miles away from the noise and bustle of the city.